Sarah Giles in Turkey's Grand Bazaar: Favorite Finds in Istanbul

Hunting for treasures for Mughal, her New York showroom, takes Sarah Giles to Istanbul twice a year.

By Sarah Giles

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<b>Cocoon</b> sells wool hats influenced by those worn at the sultan's court during the Ottoman Empire. There are many styles, each representative of a different courtier's rank. From $55 to $90. <i>011-90-212-518-0338. </i>

I found these pretty cups and saucers at a stand in the city's <b>Spice Market</b>, and I think they would make a wonderful wedding gift. $18 a set.

These distinctive silk Ikat pillows from <b>Mughal</b> are dyed by hand. They are made to order in various sizes. From $200 to $450. <i>212-472-8720. </i>

These silver dessert spoons, at <b>Gallery Suav</b>, have evil eyes made of glass that are believed to ward off malevolent spirits. $28 a spoon. <i>011-90-212-262-3433. </i>

A chef at the Divan hotel created <b>Ardoise Chocolates</b>, with turquoise frosting, after an inspiring trip to France. $18. <i>At Divan Bebek Patisserie; 011-90-212-257-7270.</i>

Perfect for lounging on a <i>gulet</i>, a Turkish yacht, this soft cotton caftan is sold at <b>Gallery Suav</b>. It's adorned with crocheted flowers and also comes in pink and blue. $200.

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PHOTO: Rifat Ozbek

Cocoon sells wool hats influenced by those worn at the sultan's court during the Ottoman Empire. There are many styles, each representative of a different courtier's rank. From $55 to $90. 011-90-212-518-0338.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

I found these pretty cups and saucers at a stand in the city's Spice Market, and I think they would make a wonderful wedding gift. $18 a set.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

These distinctive silk Ikat pillows from Mughal are dyed by hand. They are made to order in various sizes. From $200 to $450. 212-472-8720.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

These silver dessert spoons, at Gallery Suav, have evil eyes made of glass that are believed to ward off malevolent spirits. $28 a spoon. 011-90-212-262-3433.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

A chef at the Divan hotel created Ardoise Chocolates, with turquoise frosting, after an inspiring trip to France. $18. At Divan Bebek Patisserie; 011-90-212-257-7270.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett

Perfect for lounging on a gulet, a Turkish yacht, this soft cotton caftan is sold at Gallery Suav. It's adorned with crocheted flowers and also comes in pink and blue. $200.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett